E766 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 19, 2014 to be a sincere man who stands against cor- keeps America moving; each individual being OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL ruption and for inclusive growth and develop- charged to bring community service, honor DEBT ment. Shri Modi is a man of vision and he, to- and excellence in government, education, gether with each and every citizen of India, health, public safety and military service; and HON. MIKE COFFMAN will create something special—an India that Whereas, these Public servants are pro- OF COLORADO will assume its destined role. moting and providing the concept of One IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Without a doubt, Prime Minister Modi will Community-One Goal by working with and for usher in India’s new era. He will make the Monday, May 19, 2014 individuals in all walks of life to make our Na- 21st century India’s century. This is his des- tion a place where the needs of the people Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January tiny. And so, once more, I congratulate Shri are met; and 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- Narendra Modi on his path-breaking cam- fice, the national debt was paign, and I praise BJP Party President Whereas, these Public servants give of $10,626,877,048,913.08. Rajnath Singh for working shoulder-to-shoul- themselves tirelessly and unconditionally to Today, it is $17,471,572,575,280.71. We’ve der with Shri Modi to ensure that the spirit of serve our community and our nation by pro- added $6,844,695,526,367.70 to our debt in 5 democracy has triumphed. I also commend viding leadership and service; and years. This is over $6.8 trillion in debt our na- Mr. Sanjay Puri, Founder and President of Whereas, the lives of many in our district tion, our economy, and our children could USINPAC, for championing the cause and are touched by the leadership and service have avoided with a balanced budget amend- work of Shri Narendra Modi early on in the given by these unsung heroes; and ment. U.S. Congress when India’s next Prime Min- ister was Chief Minister of Gujarat. Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the f Above all, I praise Prime Minister Modi’s Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this TRIBUTE TO METRO WASTE parents who gave rise to him, especially his day to honor and recognize the millions of AUTHORITY mother whose blessings he sought. From his public employees for their outstanding service beginnings as a son of a tea seller to a land- to America; now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ slide and ground-breaking victor, I wish Shri JOHNSON, Jr. do hereby proclaim the week of HON. TOM LATHAM Modi godspeed on his poetic journey forward May 4 through May 10, 2014 as Public Serv- OF IOWA as India’s next Prime Minister. ice Recognition Week in the 4th Congres- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f sional District of Georgia. Monday, May 19, 2014 HONORING THE OPTIMIST CLUB OF Proclaimed, this 4th day of May, 2014 Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ROLLA, MISSOURI recognize and honor the Metro Waste Author- f ity of Des Moines, Iowa for being named a 2014 Recycling Awards winner by the Amer- HON. JASON T. SMITH ’S THIRD DISTRICT ican Forest and Paper Association. OF MISSOURI TAKES LEAD ROLE IN GREAT The coveted Recycling Awards from the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OUTDOORS MONTH 2014 American Forest and Paper Association recog- Monday, May 19, 2014 nize new and innovative programs that in- crease the amount of paper recovered for re- Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise HON. STEVE WOMACK today to honor the Optimist Club of Rolla, Mis- cycling across America. In April of 2014, Metro souri. The Optimist Club was founded in April OF ARKANSAS Waste Authority was announced as the com- munity winner in the partnership category. of 1964, and recently celebrated its 50th anni- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES versary. For decades, Metro Waste Authority has The Optimist Club is a non-profit service Monday, May 19, 2014 been the primary source of recycling edu- club that is dedicated to providing free pro- cation in the Des Moines Metro Area. Their grams to the youth of Rolla community. The Mr. WOMACK. Mr. Speaker, every year in curbside recycling program ‘‘Curb It!’’ was first Optimist Club’s tagline is simply, ‘‘Friend of June, America celebrates outdoor recreation unveiled to 20 communities in Polk County in Youth’’ and they certainly have been fulfilling during National Great Outdoors Month. Arkan- 1994 and now services nearly 145,000 house- this tagline. Through their youth sports and sas has proclaimed June to be Great Out- holds. Since then, Metro Waste Authority has academic programs, and scholarship funds the doors Month every year since 2008. This year come to manage seven recycling and drop-off Optimist Club continues to impact the lives of is no exception, and I am pleased that the sites in the area and have developed a com- thousands of children every year. Third District played a leading role in the cele- munity outreach campaign to significantly in- Over the past fifty years, the Optimist Club brations by hosting the 2014 kickoff campout crease the amount of mixed paper recovered has undoubtedly made Rolla a better place for at Pea Ridge National Military Park on the for recycling. families I would like to thank the Club’s volun- 16th and 17th of May. Mr. Speaker, the great work done every day teers for all of their hard work and dedication by the men and women of the Metro Waste Arkansas, known as the Natural State, is Authority provides a crucial service to our to our children by believing in them and em- the perfect place to have kicked-off National powering them to pursue their interests. It is communities and our environment. I invite my Great Outdoors Month; we boast more than colleagues in the House to join me in con- my pleasure to recognize their efforts and three million acres of federal lands—and many achievements before the House of Represent- gratulating Metro Waste Authority for receiving more of state and local lands—open for public this prestigious award and thanking them for atives and I look forward to another fifty years enjoyment. This network of state parks and of success. their invaluable efforts. It is an honor to rep- federal lands is great for swimming and fish- resent the people who comprise this leading f ing, hiking and biking, climbing and hunting, organization in the Congress, HONORING PUBLIC SERVICE paddling and boating, and more. and I look forward to many more years of RECOGNITION WEEK As summer draws near, so do the sounds of Metro Waste Authority’s innovative and posi- outdoor recreation. As the weather grows tive impact in Iowa. HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. warmer and the days grow longer, more than f OF GEORGIA 730,000 citizens of northwest and north cen- tral Arkansas will take to our fields and for- TRIBUTE TO COMMAND SGT. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ests, skies and waterways to enjoy clean, MAJOR GLENN B. ASHLEY Monday, May 19, 2014 healthy outdoor fun. It began at the Pea Ridge Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I National Military Park campout—which en- HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. submit the following Proclamation. gaged our youngest generation in the preser- OF GEORGIA Whereas, our Nation has many citizens that vation of our outdoors for the enjoyment and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES work to make America a worthy instrument for recreation of our citizens—and will end with good; and the entire national following in the footsteps of Monday, May 19, 2014 Whereas, Public servants on the federal, Arkansas’s Third District and supporting Amer- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I state, county and local municipalities level, ica’s Great Outdoors. submit the following proclamation.

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She is also a member of the The Chicagoland area’s position as a pop- Ashley served in the , dur- Women’s Legislative Caucus and the Georgia ular tourist and convention destination with ing the Occupation of Germany in World War Legislative Black Caucus. one of the busiest international airports in the II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, he Rep. Hugley loves her community dearly, world unfortunately makes it a hub for human received numerous Military Citations such as and in addition to representing it in the state trafficking as well. Heather’s forum will go a the Purple Heart which was awarded to him in legislature, she is actively involved within it. long way toward bringing much-needed both the Korean and Vietnam Wars; and She is a member of Franchise Missionary awareness to the community about the evils of Whereas, Command SGT. Major Ashley has Baptist Church, where she serves as chair of human trafficking. shared his time and talents as a family man, the Hostess Committee and on the Deacon’s Mr. Speaker, and my distinguished col- serviceman and mentor, giving the citizens of Wives board. She is also a member of the leagues of the House, please join me in thank- the United States a person of great worth, a Lower Chattahoochee Area Workforce Invest- ing Heather Blaney for taking the initiative to fearless leader and a servant to all advancing ment Board; Board of Directors of SISTERS, make her community better and help those in the lives of others, through service to our Inc.; Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Inc., need and congratulating her for her hard work country in the U.S. Army and being the ideal Gamma Tau Omega Chapter; and the Colum- in organizing this important human trafficking husband, father, brother and son; and bus Chapter of The Links, Inc. forum at her high school. Whereas, Command SGT. Major Ashley is a Rep. Hugley is a strong advocate for chil- f remarkable and courageous man who gave of dren and family issues both in the Georgia himself, in defense of this nation; and General Assembly and in the Columbus com- NORTH CAROLINA TROOPERS AS- Whereas, Command SGT. Major Ashley munity. She has been recognized for her fine SOCIATION AND HIGHWAY PA- along with his family and friends are cele- leadership numerous times and has received TROL CAISSON UNIT brating this day a remarkable milestone, his many awards and accolades for her work in 85th Birthday, we pause to acknowledge a public service. HON. MARK MEADOWS man who is a cornerstone in our community; Former Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm OF NORTH CAROLINA and once said that, ‘‘Service is the rent that we IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the pay for the space that we occupy here on this Monday, May 19, 2014 Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this earth.’’ Rep. Hugley has paid her rent many day to honor and recognize Command SGT. times over and still continues to give a pro- Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Major Ashley on his birthday and to wish him digious amount of love and service back to recognize the North Carolina Troopers Asso- well and recognize him for an exemplary life her community. ciation and North Carolina State Highway Pa- which is an inspiration to all; now therefore, I, Rep. Hugley has accomplished many things trol Caisson Unit for their dedicated service to HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr. do hereby pro- in her life but none of this would have been North Carolina. The Caisson Unit supports claim May 4, 2014 as Command SGT. Major possible without the enduring love and support families in a time of need by honoring those Glenn B. Ashley Day in Georgia’s 4th Con- of her husband, Columbus City Manager, Isa- who have bravely served our nation. gressional District. iah Hugley; their two children, Kimberly and Established during the Civil War, Caisson Proclaimed, this 4th day of May, 2014. Isaiah, Jr.; two adopted children, Jaaliyah and Units across the country are called upon to f Zajaiq; and two grandchildren, Kandyce and transport fumeral caskets of those fallen serv- Adam. ice men and women, most famously at Arling- IN RECOGNITION OF THE Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me ton National Cemetery in Washington D.C. HONORABLE CAROLYN HUGLEY and my wife, Vivian, in honoring Georgia State Since 2006, North Carolina’s Caisson Unit Representative Carolyn Hugley for her dedi- has been called to honor not only fallen mili- HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. cated service and exemplary leadership in the tary servicemen, but also emergency per- OF GEORGIA Columbus, Georgia community, the State of sonnel, North Carolina Governors, and other IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Georgia, and our country. elected officials of the state. Owned and sup- ported by the North Carolina Troopers Asso- Monday, May 19, 2014 f ciation and the North Carolina State Highway Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise RECOGNIZING HEATHER BLANEY Patrol, the unit is not reliant on state or federal today to honor an outstanding public servant funds, but donations from the community. and dear friend to my wife, Vivian and me, HON. PETER J. ROSKAM Often times the unit has been activated with Georgia State Representative Carolyn Hugley. OF ILLINOIS less than 24-hours’ notice to fulfill their duties, Representative Hugley was honored for her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES even helping to serve surrounding states. distinguished service at the Columbus Com- Recently, the Caisson Unit honored U.S. Monday, May 19, 2014 munity Center Annual Fundraising Dinner on Forest Service Officer Jason Crisp, who was Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to killed in the line of duty in Burke County. The Columbus Convention and Trade Center in recognize Heather Blaney, a sophomore at unit’s service to Officer Crisp is just one exam- Columbus, Georgia. Westmont High School in my district. Heather ple of the many times it has helped to honor Representative Hugley was born in Forrest is organizing a human trafficking panel at her the lives of those who have served North City, Arkansas to Mr. and Mrs. Walker Flem- school on May 14, 2014. Carolina. ing, Jr. She earned a degree in Political Human trafficking, also called modern-day The North Carolina Troopers Association Science from the at slavery, is a major worldwide problem that the and Highway Patrol Caisson Unit’s commit- Pine Bluff and a Master’s in Public Policy and Polaris Projects, a leading anti-trafficking ment to excellence and service to the commu- Administration from Mississippi State Univer- group, defines as ‘‘people [profiting] from the nity should be commended. It is my honor to sity. control and exploitation of others.’’ It takes recognize the North Carolina Highway Patrol Rep. Hugley was elected to the Georgia many forms, including forced sexual exploi- Caisson Unit. House of Representatives in 1992 to represent tation and forced labor. The hidden nature of f District 136, which is located within the Sec- the crime makes it difficult to get an accurate ond Congressional District of Georgia in Co- sense of its scope, but according to the U.S. PERSONAL EXPLANATION lumbus and Muscogee County. She has been Department of Homeland Security, there are continuously re-elected and is currently serv- more than 20 million victims worldwide in this HON. SEAN P. DUFFY ing her twelfth term. I am fortunate to have $32 billion-a-year industry. OF WISCONSIN had the opportunity to work closely with Rep. Heather is completing an assignment in her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hugley over the years and we have become ‘‘Changemakers’’ class, where she researched great friends. the issue and talked with local law enforce- Monday, May 19, 2014 During her tenure, Rep. Hugley has built a ment and health workers. The forum she orga- Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, May 9, repertoire of legislative accomplishments. She nized will feature numerous speakers, includ- 2014, I was at home in Wisconsin taking care

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